Patrick Farmer
Patrick (he/him) is the eCommerce Editor of Android Central. After working in independent bookstores for the better part of a decade and using freelance writing as a side hustle, Patrick switched to writing full time in 2020. Patrick’s writing has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, The Hill, BestReviews, OddityMall, and many other publications across the web. He joined Android Central as the Deals and Commerce Writer in 2022 and now runs the site’s eCommerce efforts and coverage of major sale events. Although he’s written about everything from exercise equipment to turntables, Patrick’s work nowadays is primarily concerned with saving people money on tech. He’s particularly passionate about eliminating buyer’s remorse and taking subjects that can be confusing for shoppers — such as switching wireless carriers or buying a new smart TV — and breaking them down into simple, easy-to-understand terms. Whether you’re a veteran tech-head or a novice, Patrick offers honest, no-nonsense shopping advice with years of hands-on experience to back it up. When he isn’t hunting down the best discounts or digging through the fine print of a carrier deal, Patrick enjoys trekking around the Rocky Mountains, camping out at a brewery, or spending time with his beloved polydactyl cat.
Latest articles by Patrick Farmer

Get two years of our favorite wireless plan for only $35/month with this Visible deal
By Patrick Farmer published
Visible's back New members who join Visible and use the code CHAMP during checkout can save some serious cash on their first two years of wireless coverage.

Prime Day may be over, but the best flip phone of 2024 is still $100 OFF for a limited time — don't miss this deal
By Patrick Farmer published
What a surprise Prime Day ended last night but you can still preorder the Motorola Razr Plus (2024) for $100 under the retail price.

Shhh, don't tell Amazon — Prime Day 2024 is over, but these TOP 10+ Android deals have slipped through the cracks
By Patrick Farmer published
Last chance Whether you want a smartphone deal or a dirt-cheap tablet, these are the best leftover Prime Day deals available right now.

Last Call! These Prime Day 2024 Android TV deals are done in a few hours
By Patrick Farmer published
Major TV discounts We're gathering all of the best smart TV deals on the web into one guide, from simple, compact sets to feature-packed entertainment powerhouses.

Attention gamers! The RedMagic 9 Pro just quietly dropped to its lowest price ever, mere hours before Prime Day ends
By Patrick Farmer published
Game on! The RedMagic 9 Pro is one of our favorite Android phones for gaming, and Amazon just gave it its first major discount as part of Prime Day 2024.

Heartbreaking: those Sony headphones I bought a month ago are now 43% off during Prime Day
By Patrick Farmer published
Last chance! I bought a pair of Sony WH-1000XM4 a month ago on a whim, and while I love using them, this Prime Day deal has me questioning my decision-making skills.

I literally get paid to hunt down Android deals, and I'm collecting all my favorite Prime Day discounts LIVE
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Here we go!! Whether you want a sweet phone deal or a historic discount on a popular Android watch, we're gathering all of the best Prime Day deals LIVE.

Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 deals of Prime Day 2024 — historic discounts, trade-in savings, and more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Deals The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is here, but how can you order it? This guide will tell you what you need to know.

The best Prime Day Chromebook deals 2024 — discounts and what to expect from the Amazon sale
By Patrick Farmer last updated
More Chrome for less green Prime Day is well underway, so now's a great time to start looking for the right Chromebook deal.

I tracked down the BEST Google Pixel deals of Prime Day 2024 — score historic savings on the Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
The deals have landed Prime Day kicked off this morning, and we're already seeing a ton of historic deals on our favorite Google Pixel devices.

Don't wait for Prime Day, the best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 deal is at Best Buy RIGHT NOW
By Patrick Farmer published
Preorder time! There are plenty of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 deals going around, but this is why Best Buy's preorder promotion might just be the best.

How to preorder the Samsung Galaxy Ring — early deals and everything you need to know about the long-awaited wearable
By Patrick Farmer published
To rule them all After years of waiting, Samsung finally revealed the Galaxy Ring this morning. But how can you buy it?

Walmart has apparently launched its "biggest sale ever" — these are the Android deals I'd buy
By Patrick Farmer published
Until Thursday Days before Amazon Prime Day is set to kick off, Walmart has launched a massive limited-time sale of its own. Here are some of my favorite deals.

Last chance! Score up to $1,500 OFF the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 before it's even announced — here's the deal
By Patrick Farmer published
Beat the crowds Reserve your Galaxy preorder before Unpacked and you'll get a free $50 credit plus loads of trade-in credit once the devices go live.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is $200 OFF during Best Buy's 4th of July weekend sale — so what's the catch?
By Patrick Farmer published
It's all about balance As part of Best Buy's 4th of July weekend sale, you can score a straight $100 off the Galaxy S24 Plus if you buy unlocked or $200 off if you activate today.

The 4th of July smart TV sales are still going strong — see the best deals UNDER $300
By Patrick Farmer last updated
5 under $300 There are always plenty of great TV deals around the 4th of July holiday, but if you're looking to spend less than $300, here are my top picks.

Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 deals of March 2025: up to $1,000 of trade-in credit, instant discounts, and FAQ
By Patrick Farmer published
flip out The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is here, and we've gathered all of the best deals from across the web.

Amazon will now give you $250 to buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — here's the deal
By Patrick Farmer published
A great time to go Ultra Buy the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra from Amazon today and you'll score a free $250 gift card, no strings attached.

Samsung just quietly dropped the Galaxy Z Flip 5 to its lowest price EVER — what does this mean for Unpacked 2024?
By Patrick Farmer published
This is huge Samsung has just carved a whopping $270 off the 512GB Galaxy Z Flip 5, making the innovative foldable cheaper than ever before.

Samsung deal drops the new Galaxy Watch FE to only $99 with ANY smartwatch trade-in, guaranteed
By Patrick Farmer published
Sign me up The Galaxy Watch FE just hit store shelves yesterday, but you can already get 50% off the watch with this simple trade-in deal.

Mint Mobile deal is now carving $180 off the Google Pixel 8 AND giving away six months of free wireless, just for kicks
By Patrick Farmer published
Sweet! Mint is now including the Google Pixel 8 in its list of phones that come with six months of free wireless, plus you'll score a major discount.

Visible deal alert! Get $20 OFF our #1 favorite wireless plan with this code
By Patrick Farmer published
$20 off your first month! Use the code VIP20 and Visible will give you $20 off your first month of Visible Plus, one of our favorite data plans on the market.

Max is here — prices, plans, and everything you need to know
By Patrick Farmer, Judy Sanhz last updated
Max entertainment Whether you gained access through your cable provider or signed up the old-fashioned way, this guide will tell you everything you need to know about your membership and Max prices.
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